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When did Constitution making started in Nigeria?

Constitutional independence (1960 independence constitution) Nigeria’s first constitution as a sovereign state was enacted by a British Order-in-Council to come into force immediately upon independence, on October 1, 1960.

What political system is Nigeria practicing?

Nigeria is a federal republic, with executive power exercised by the president. The president is the head of state, the head of government, and the head of a multi-party system.

What are the five features of Nigerian constitution?

Below are the features of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria:

  • Preamble.
  • Separation of power.
  • Presidential system.
  • Fundamental Human Rights.
  • Federalism.
  • Sovereignty.
  • Supremacy of the constitution.
  • Independence of the judiciary.

Who wrote the first constitution?

James Madison, also present, wrote the document that formed the model for the Constitution. Other U.S. Founding Fathers were not there, but made significant contributions in other ways. Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the Declaration of Independence, was serving as ambassador to France at the time of the Convention.

What is Nigerian government and politics?

Presidential system
Federal republic
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What are the three importance of constitution?

A constitution establishes three main bodies: a legislature which passes laws, an executive which implements the law and a judiciary which enforces compliance with the law. It also determines how power is to be allocated between these three.

What are the functions of Nigeria constitution?

It directs the states in making legislation. It lays out the procedures for several functions, administrations, legislation, execution of the government machinery. It provides for the separation of Powers. It provides for the independence of each organ, i.e. legislative, executive and judiciary.

What is the source of Nigeria constitution?

The Nigerian Constitution is derived from constitutions of other countries, opinions of political and constitutional writers, customs and conventions, previous constitutions and judicial precedents. The fundamental features of the Nigerian Constitution are as follows: A presidential form of government.